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EXPLOSION – Lauri Markkanen 51 POINT PERFROMANCE shows how he becomes a TOP 10 Platyer – Utah Jazz



EXPLOSION – Lauri Markkanen 51 POINT PERFROMANCE shows how he becomes a TOP 10 Platyer – Utah Jazz

Lauri Markkanen explodes for 51 points, showcasing a jaw-dropping blend of catch-and-shoot threes, off-ball movement, and new wrinkles in his scoring repertoire. David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider, breaks down how Markkanen’s relentless off-ball action—running off an NBA-high 47 screens—and expanded versatility signal his leap from elite role player to legitimate top-10 NBA talent. Can anyone defend a seven-footer with Klay Thompson’s shooting gravity and the ability to attack as a pick-and-roll roller or drive and draw fouls at will?

Locke spotlights Keyonte George’s continued maturation and confidence, highlighting his dynamic playmaking, improved leadership, and crucial chemistry with Markkanen in Utah’s early-season surge. Listeners get an inside look at Will Hardy’s heartfelt reflections on George’s personal growth, a big night from Walker Kessler, and why the Jazz’s unique heavy off-ball screen offense is setting them apart in the NBA landscape. With 28 offensive rebounds and near-perfect free throw shooting, Utah is rewriting the formula for winning basketball—and Locke digs into the stats that prove it.

00:00 Lauri’s Elite Scoring Foundation
06:28 “Jazz Unlock Successful Pick Rolls”
07:04 Lauri’s Impact on Pick-and-Roll
14:52 Keyonte’s Journey of Adaptation
22:00 “Decision Making and Key Plays”
31:33 Royce O’Neale’s Remarkable Journey

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26 Comments

  3. @jonahbyer6852

    Locke what are your thoughts on Svi playing 30 mins a night? Just him playing well? Hardy trying to show Ace that his minutes aren’t guaranteed? Or Hardy just trying all out to win games that ultimately hurt the Jazz in the long run?

  5. @waltherltd

    I like the increased physicality from Lauri, he seems stronger. Key is definitely making strides, hopefully he can get the 3-point shot to go, then he will be very special. The most important development to me though is Walker's shooting. Being able to make free throws is the difference between him being able to play in clutch games or not. Add on to that the threat of a 3-point shot and he is becoming a totally different player, people have to respect him and guard him completely differently because of the improved shooting.

  6. @petekambe3279

    Any worries that the Jazz have progressed to the point where they are now a 30 game winning team and thus are out of the running for a top lottery pick? Yes we will see Lauri and Walker come back down to earth, on the other hand Ace will eventually get healthy and be much better than Svi. In addition, Kyle has shown his limitations and it likely would be better to see Taylor starting and getting more minutes along with Cody once fully healthy( or is it conditioning).

  10. @ReallyBigBadAndy76

    For everyone who missed the post game press conference last night and what's to know what Will Hardy is saying: "I'm really proud of that kid." He goes on to explain all the areas of effort and growth that he's seen from Keyonte.

  12. @tamro9701

    I been a keyonte doubter for a long long time. Glad to see him finally recognizing there is two sides of the court, shout out to key man.

  14. @r-trippin5078

    I'm starting to think we will lose the pick. It's absolute malpractice. 1) you WILL piss off Ace he'll never forget and leave first chance he gets 2)Steve Machila isn't the future why the absolute fu is he playing over Ace? Why? It's the worst decision I've seen. Making this kid sit and watch getting pissed off watching vj and flagg and Harper getting minutes on better teams. Wtf!!! Never seen this level of literal malpractice/incompetence 3) We won't finish below 8 and lose the pick to okc. Say goodbye to aj debanza or boozer. SMH

  17. @matchoobocka

    Amazing game. I only watched the last 6 minutes, and what a ride! I allowed my 9 year old daughter to stay up and watch with me, and after one of the overturned calls, without me reacting at all, she said (for the first time in her life), “What?! That was overturned?! That is bullshit!” 😂 And she was genuinely pissed.

    That was an insane ending to regulation. And a heck of an overtime. 🎉

    Great show, David. The missing audio on Will made me laugh. I just paused the show and went and watched his whole postgame, and it was great. What a coach. He is SO good. These young men (not “kids”) are lucky to have him.

    Thanks for the insights in off-ball screens, that is super interesting.

    I am excited to see how they do on the relatively easy (but long) road trip. I’m excited for the Jazz to play some great teams, including Minnesota twice in a row. I’m curious how they’ll match up there. I’m really excited for them to be able to play some really good teams, like the Thunder game next month. It’ll be so good for them.

    This team is a lot of fun to watch.

  19. @lok206

    Haven't anyone here watch the Eurobasket tournament? Lauri is just continyuing where he left off from those games…

  20. @everbard3071

    Hardy and Markkanen are going to be in big trouble from Daddy (yes Daddy) Ainge for winning this game. Expect Lauri to come down with a phantom injury soon that somehow keeps him out half the games this year. Just like the last two seasons. Also expect Hardy to put in a lineup of reserves seemingly out of nowhere for way too long when the Jazz should win the game. Jazz are my team and Lauri is a top 3 favorite player of mine all time, but I hate that the Jazz are absolutely WASTING his prime.

  21. @Dee-l4p2q

    Nice to see what’s happening so far. If I weren’t a lifelong, I’d never have stuck around this long through 3 years of literal L0ser-mentality ball. I’ll say it again… Larry, Sloan, Stockton, etc never would have been on board with intentionally bad ball for so long.

  22. @Dee-l4p2q

    Watched the Phoenix broadcast last night, and they talked about Royce starting out in Utah, and having an “axe to grind”. I was really puzzled by that. Without the Jazz giving him a solid start, where would he be?

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